Eating/Drinking Where to go

Arepera Bar Mala

The Arepera Bar is run by Jose and Maria and along with their staff they give you the best welcome ever. Their glasses of wine are big and tasty and the food selection is second to none. They have a barbeque grill where all the steaks are cooked and I must say they are pretty tasty. If you just want a snack then choose a tapas plate to share, or pick from the tapas menu. If you want to try a typical Colombian snack then you must try an Arepa which is a corn bread much like a small pitta bread but crunchier with a choice of many different fillings. The shoulder of Lamb is also pretty good as is the fish plate or meat plate, be hungry before you go if you order any of the last three items mentioned. The Arepera Bar opens everyday approx 13hrs kitchen closes at 23.30hrs. Closed All Day Monday.﻿Directions, just drive to the top of the road and it is on the left corner.

DON Quijote Mala

This restaurant sits on the opposite corner to the Arepera and serves a wide selection of food. There are daily specials, a good selection of tapas, fresh fish, paella and canarian fish stew are just a few of the specials that Mark the owner has on offer. The restaurant has a small terrace looking across the hills of Guatiza and beyond. The Don Quijote opens everyday from midday till 22.00hrs Kitchen opens at 13.00hrs and closes at 21.00hrs. Closed all day Saturday.Live music some Friday nights, check centro comercial in Charco del Palo for posters advertising these events. Directions, just drive to the top of the road and it is on the right.

Cantina de Mala sociedad

The Cantina de Mala is a great little bar and its reputation goes from strength to strength. If you enjoy a walk then it's only a 35min stroll over the dunes and tracks to the north of Charco del Palo. (we can point you in the right direction). The menu is full and varied and Victor the chef is always willing to talk to you about the menu or any special needs you may have. Victor makes all his own tapas and they are really good and tasty. You can also choose from the main menu where you will find a great selection of meat and fish dishes. The Cantina is a must visit while you are staying in Charco del Palo or the surrounding area. Every Sunday there is a brunch party starting at midday and the special is freshly roasted chickens, make sure you reserve a half chicken on arrival or you could miss out !! Normally on a Sunday you will find Gianluca playing and singing classic rock numbers, he is soo good, you just have to visit on a Sunday even if it's just for an hour, he plays from about 13.30 till approx 17hrs, sometimes later. Directions - Cantina de Mala is easy to find, drive to top of road where the Arepera and Don Quijote are, turn right, and you will see the Cantina just a few yards past the Pharmacy. Open times Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday midday till late Sunday Brunch party starts at midday, Roast chickens are normally ready by about 13.30hrs. Please reserve on arrival. Closed - All day Tuesday

The Tiaga Sociedad - Guatiza

Know locally as "The Tiaga" the Guatiza Sociedad has been a favourite of ours ever since moving to Lanzarote. To find it from Charco del Palo go up to Mala turn left and pass the Jardín de Cactus and the supermarket, when approaching the end of the trees you will see two bars, on the right El Bulinand on the left the old Sociedad. Turn left immediately after the old Sociedad into Calle Ramirez Cerda, follow this road up to the church and park by the playground. Walk down the path between the church and the children's play area, as you approach the building on your left its the second door, you will see a bin outside. When you look in its just an empty space with notice boards, go through this room, through the patio and enter the bar. Enjoy. If you have walked past the Post Office you have gone too far. Grab a table, the menus come in all the main languages and the food is good and very reasonably priced. Everybody is welcome so pop along and enjoy the atmosphere of one of our favourite places on the island.Open Tuesday to Sunday 17.00 until the last person has left. Closed all day Monday.